Patrick County (Va.) Circuit Court

Patrick County, like Henry County, was named for Patrick Henry. It was formed from Henry County in 1790.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

The will book of Patrick County in this collection was created by the County Court.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County. Like Henry County, it was named for Patrick Henry.

Prior to 1853, when the Commonwealth began recording vital statistics, Virginia marriages were recorded at the county or city level. Beginning in 1661, in order to be married by license, the groom was required to go before the county clerk and give bond with security that there was no lawful reason to prevent the marriage. The license, issued then by the clerk, was given to the minister who performed the service. Written consent from a parent or guardian was needed for individuals younger than twenty-one years.

Patrick County, like Henry County, was named for Patrick Henry. It was formed from Henry County in 1790.

Patrick County, like Henry County, was named for Patrick Henry. It was formed from Henry County in 1790.

The 1902 voter registration books were created following the passage of the 1902 Virginia state constitution. The purpose of the 1902 state constitution was to maintain white suffrage while eliminating African-American voters by means of literacy tests as well as property and poll tax requirements.

Patrick County, like Henry County, was named for Patrick Henry. It was formed from Henry County in 1790.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County, like Henry County, was named for Patrick Henry. It was formed from Henry County in 1790.

This record was replevined by the Library of Virginia following the trial entitled Commonwealth of Virginia vs. Larry I. Vass heard in Henrico County Circuit Court in November 1972.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County was formed in 1790 from Henry County.

Patrick County, like Henry County, was named for Patrick Henry. It was formed from Henry County in 1790.

Patrick County, like Henry County, was named for Patrick Henry. It was formed from Henry County in 1790.